U.S. International Development Finance Corp

BasiGo is an e-mobility start-up focused on transforming public transportation in Kenya and Rwanda by providing electric buses as a sustainable alternative to diesel. The company operates under a pay-as-you-go model, which includes maintenance and battery charging services, facilitating the transition for bus owners to adopt electric vehicles. BasiGo's electric buses are designed to operate throughout the day on a single charge, utilizing proven battery technology that offers a reliable and economical solution amidst rising diesel costs. By making electric buses more accessible, BasiGo aims to enhance the efficiency of public transport while contributing to environmental sustainability.

Kasha is an e-commerce platform based in Kigali, Rwanda, that focuses on providing accessible personal care and health products for women in Rwanda and Kenya. Founded in 2016, Kasha offers a wide range of products, including bath and body items, menstrual care supplies such as sanitary pads and tampons, and sexual health products including contraceptives and lubricants. The company also provides pharmaceuticals, pain relievers, supplements, and mom and baby care products. Kasha aims to promote health for women at all stages of life, addressing needs related to maternal health, menstrual hygiene, family planning, and chronic diseases. By operating both online and in urban and rural areas, Kasha seeks to enhance accessibility to essential health and personal care products.

Ampersand is a company based in Kigali, Rwanda, that focuses on manufacturing affordable electric vehicles and charging systems specifically for motorcycle taxi drivers in East Africa. By providing a battery swap network and an operating system, Ampersand aims to make sustainable mobility more accessible and affordable in developing markets. The company's initiatives not only enhance the livelihoods of local drivers but also contribute positively to the environment. As of January 2024, Ampersand has attracted 2,000 customers who collectively travel 1.5 million kilometers weekly in Nairobi and Kigali, illustrating the growing demand for electric mobility solutions in the region.

Africa Healthcare Network (“AHN”) has established the first dialysis chain across Sub-Saharan Africa, providing high-quality, life-saving dialysis at affordable cost. AHN brings world-class technical expertise combined with developing world practical operating experience to a region in dire need of quality dialysis treatment. Dialysis is a life-saving treatment for patients with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). The few hospitals that provide treatment operate centers that are slowly deteriorating while charging prohibitive prices. Additionally, the lack of trained professionals and limited capital investment in care for non-communicable diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa, dialysis centers are few and far between, causing patients to endure the high costs for travel to receive care. Those who cannot afford the costs of treatment and travel are resigned to death. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and AKI are on the rise in the region due to strong epidemiologic factors, including increased urbanization leading to lifestyle diseases, other non-communicable diseases, HIV and other infections and toxins. Utilizing our network of executives/partners, we will secure high-quality equipment and train professionals to provide superior care. Our ability to source lowest cost consumables, operational efficiency and scale, will allow us to lower the cost to patients. The net result is increased access, higher quality and lower cost to patients, while maintaining profitability. AHN operates in Rwanda, Tanzania and Kenya.

Africell, established in 2001, is a prominent mobile telecommunications provider in Africa, focusing on connecting and empowering local communities. The company has achieved significant growth, becoming the leading operator in Gambia and Sierra Leone, while expanding its operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, where it acquired Orange Uganda. Africell Holdings maintains full ownership of its operations in Gambia, Sierra Leone, and the DRC, and holds a majority stake in Uganda. As of the end of 2016, Africell had approximately 11 million active subscribers. The company offers a range of services, including 2G and 3G voice and data services, and is in the process of deploying LTE services, which are already available in Kampala, Uganda.

Kasha is an e-commerce platform based in Kigali, Rwanda, that focuses on providing accessible personal care and health products for women in Rwanda and Kenya. Founded in 2016, Kasha offers a wide range of products, including bath and body items, menstrual care supplies such as sanitary pads and tampons, and sexual health products including contraceptives and lubricants. The company also provides pharmaceuticals, pain relievers, supplements, and mom and baby care products. Kasha aims to promote health for women at all stages of life, addressing needs related to maternal health, menstrual hygiene, family planning, and chronic diseases. By operating both online and in urban and rural areas, Kasha seeks to enhance accessibility to essential health and personal care products.

Kasha is an e-commerce platform based in Kigali, Rwanda, that focuses on providing accessible personal care and health products for women in Rwanda and Kenya. Founded in 2016, Kasha offers a wide range of products, including bath and body items, menstrual care supplies such as sanitary pads and tampons, and sexual health products including contraceptives and lubricants. The company also provides pharmaceuticals, pain relievers, supplements, and mom and baby care products. Kasha aims to promote health for women at all stages of life, addressing needs related to maternal health, menstrual hygiene, family planning, and chronic diseases. By operating both online and in urban and rural areas, Kasha seeks to enhance accessibility to essential health and personal care products.